Unlike Senator Oliver's prediction, the jeep did not land on the hill top of the next hill. Instead, it was caught in an extremely strong wind, and landed on the valley between the mound on the left. Unfortunately, the mound on the left is just a degree steeper than what the RV could climb.
Richard looked up in fear, flipping the camera at the same time.
The lens focused on the hill top, which was slowly being encircled in the dust storm, as the mammoth raced up the hill.
Senator Oliver pulled the parking brake to lock the wheels when they were in air. Thus, the wheels are fine.
However, to remove the parking brake, then to accelerate, it will take about ten seconds.
Ten seconds, which Richard believed they have, as long as Mammoths descend carefully from the hilltop.
No matter how angry, animals are animals, so they won't make self harming decisions even in rage ~ is what he thought.
He thought wrong.
The Mammoths are strangely intelligent.
Instead of descending down the hilltop with its legs, the giant Mammoth folded it's legs and started sliding down as if the hill is nothing but a small mudslide.
" F*** ! Ollie ! we are gonna get crushed.. Damn ! Move it , you dolt ! Move ! Move ! " Richard screamed, as his camera shakily focused on the fast approaching Mammoth.
Oliver's fingers are locked on the wheel in shock.
It's an instinctive response of animals to fear. In his life, he never thought he would ever be so scared for the most primal animalistic reactions to come out, but he was.
That effing Mammoth weighed more than ten tons, and if it crashes straight into their RV, they will fold like a paper cup !
"Jeezus ! F*)()(-^()(*)(&^&$&%#^%$@@^*(((^* " a string of swears left Oliver's mouth as he commanded his own arms to function.
Just as the Mammoth was about to crash, his fingers loosened.
In a moment, he removed the parking brake, and hightailed it out of the valley, straight into the ravine.
It was not just one mammoth that slid down the hill top, it's all of them.
The mammoth that went straight for their RV slid in to stop in the middle of the valley, but the next Mammoth hit it. As did the next ! and the next !
In a moment, fate reversed.
The ant that was supposed to be squished flew away, while the thumb that was supposed to hold the nail was hit by the hammer.
The Mammoths all piled up in a giant mound.
The air force, which was circling the air, was not for show.
The next moment, rockets hit the mound of Mammoths from all sides, while one lone rocket hit the hilltop next to the Mammoths.
The pile of Mammoth's exploded in a shower of gore and shrapnel.
It was not enough to stop the gigantic beasts.
The next moment, the hilltop hit by the rocket rolled down, squishing the shakily standing Mammoths like a bowling ball going through the pins.
Oliver was too panicked, as was richard.
So, instead of slowing down, he seriously drove the RV, twisting through the hills.
" Sir Bode ! They are not following us. We lived ! We Lived ! " Richard exclaimed.
Finally, Oliver's tense muscles relaxed.
" That's one hell of a ride, Mate. " he said, looking back through the mirror.
They continued onwards, while Richard closed his live broadcast.
" Sir, we are getting a call from the senate. "
Oliver received the call.
" Sir Oliver Bode! You have been appointed as commander of the kingdom's armies, Pronto! Please come to Buckingham palace to complete the swearing ceremony. " The line was cut off immediately.
" What the ?!!! " Richard exclaimed.
Oliver looked at him nonchalantly.
" Has the house of lords always been this … casual ? " Oliver mused.
" No, sir! Never ! We are a country that places highest importance on etiquette and ceremony. " Richard answered.
The other positions could be announced casually, but it's the commander of the United Army ! How could such an important position be announced casually ?
" Turn on the news, Richie. We will decide as we drive. Do a live broadcast at the same time. "
" Yes, sir. " Richard answered, then turned on the live broadcast.
There was no road to be had.
Fortunately, in this regard, Oliver is experienced. He was a bit old school, driving with a map in times of GPS.
So, he knew how to navigate using a compass.
He drove north west, bypassing one barren hill after another. The race against mammoths seemed but like a distant dream looking at this wasteland.
They turned on the news.
" Northumberland, where most of the citizens headed towards, is being ravaged by Gray wolves. The terrestrial army is currently fighting their best to save us from the wolves. Any citizens and veterans who are interested in joining the fight, please register yourself on the queen's portal.
Vole's overrun Sussex as the portal releases the beasts. These are not your everyday beasts, as some of them are taller than man, they say. The moles of bigger size are not only capable of drilling through wooden walls, but also concrete walls. Please keep a weapon handy, even if you are staying home. Fire works best against voles. In the absence of fire, you may as well blast their faces with a fire extinguisher to keep them out.
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A safe shelter has been established at Buckingham palace, as the royal family opens its doors wide to keep the citizens safe in london. Currently, voles, bald eagles and even a stray wolf are walking the roads of london. If you see any, we strongly suggest you walk around, for any noise will trigger a beast tide. Unless you are with the military, and possess enough ammunition, do not provoke these creatures.
Please head to Buckingham palace using alternative routes, as much as possible.
We have just received an emergency update from Stonehenge. "
Richard increased the volume immediately.
" Eighty percent of the Mammoth's have been put out of service by the Hercules missiles. The reapers and lightning crafts will hunt down any stray Mammoths. Hercules will head over to Northumberland to deal with the alpha of Northumberland. "
At this point, they finally spotted the road to entering London.
The damage was awful on either side.
The shops were torn down, rats and wolves are munching on the stray supplies which are strewn all around.
Oliver looked on with growing concern at the destruction happening in front of him.
Inside, he was reeling.
Don't look at the current prosperity of the country, he knew, when push came to shove and they were cut off from the rest of the world, their resources are going to be bleak.
They import most of their food, and almost all of their spices.
They make mostly hightech, and patented machinery, probably they are rich in wool.
But the most popular garments are made of cotton and silk, both of which are not going to be easy to produce with in the country.
The fighting needs clothes, boots and food.
Food ! …
It's only then Oliver realized.
They may not have wheat, but they have meat abound.
Sure, it may not all be pork, but Mammoth's and voles are fine too.
They really should focus on defeating these animals from portals.
At this point he still did not know…
They have permanently missed the opportunity to get what one would call safe zones.
Instead, they saved most of the people, owing to the land expanding.
Through the ravaged streets of London, he sped up to the old court, hoping that he could still find some of his colleagues.
Fortunately, they still have cruises and submarines. If nothing else, the bounty of the sea is still available to themselves.
Oliver told himself 'it's all going to get better' and continued onwards.
Only, he arrived to find a mess in the palace.
The doors are open, but there were fights happening all around.
The prime minister has died in one of the worst beast attacks, and currently, the country is without the leaders.
At this point of time, one of the men proposed that they give more power to the monarchy, as long as the king steps down.
Oliver cursed in his mind.
' No way ! ' he thought, as he rushed over to his position to participate in the voting.
That might have worked when the queen was alive, but the king is not as beloved as the queen. Even the most well liked prince is not as well liked as the late queen.
Even if they were, it's impossible to bring back a proven bad institution like Monarchy back into power once again.
As they continued, the next is to ration the supplies, so that they will give less to immigrants, and all the foreign people in the country.
' Not unless you want to pick a fight with India.' Oliver thought.
When the world was at peace, it might have worked.
However, if they do something like snub at Indians at this point of time, they are going to sign their death orders.
When all the bells and jingles are removed, India has the highest natural blessings in the world. The country has the most arable land in the world. It exports seventy five percent of the generic pharmaceuticals. On top of that, the man who owns most steel in the world is an Indian. What does that mean ?
It holds most cards needed for survival.
If any of these idiots become prime minister, they have to become ready to die as a country.
He will not see it happen on his watch.
His eyes fell on his hand, as his fingers tightened around the death whistle with growing frustration.
At that moment, he had a crazy idea. If everyone else is an idiot and profiteer, then he has no choice but to do it himself.